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Trade Operations

GoalVest Advisory, New York, NY, United States


GoalVest Advisory is a New York-based, SEC-registered investment firm managing approximately $800M in assets (AUM). We are dedicated to delivering institutional-caliber wealth and investment management through three distinct yet complementary verticals: Private Wealth Management: We provide tailored portfolio construction and comprehensive wealth advisory for high-net-worth families. Outsourced CIO (OCIO) Services: We are a strategic sub-advisor for other financial advisors providing the institutional-grade investment leadership and execution their clients require. Proprietary Private Funds: We manage internal private vehicles, offering private market/venture growth exposure further diversify our clients’ portfolios. At GoalVest, we pride ourselves on building tax-sensitive, multi-asset portfolios—utilizing individual securities, ETFs, and private investments—to help our clients achieve their most ambitious financial goals. As we look toward surpassing the $1B AUM milestone, we remain committed to the sophisticated, high-touch service that has defined our growth. Job role: Trade Operations Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to join our Trading & Execution team. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role for someone who wants to be at the center of trading execution at a sophisticated, tax‑sensitive RIA; touching the full trade lifecycle across 1,400+ accounts and 580 households. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail and organizational skills with strong technical skills, who is passionate about investing. In this role, you will assist the trading team in executing investments across all asset classes for our clients, who collectively manage approximately $800 million in assets. This full‑time (on‑site) position offers a competitive compensation package in the $90,000–$110,000 salary range, depending on experience, along with team bonus, 401(k), commuter and insurance benefits. Key Responsibilities

Execute trades across various client portfolios, including model trading, block trading, tax loss harvesting, and Alternative Investments trading. Manage cash flow for daily or ongoing distribution requests as necessary. Monitor financial markets and collaborate with the Asset Allocation Committee to implement firm-wide trades. Utilize the portfolio rebalancing system to analyze, approve, and execute daily trades. Develop personalized asset allocation strategies and innovative investment solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. Assist in the trade settlement and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Monitor account filters to identify and capitalize trading opportunities for client accounts. Analyze incoming client portfolios and build tailored proposals that meet client needs. Data Maintenance & Platform Management

Maintain accurate data across multiple systems within the investment platform. Work closely with internal teams and external partners. Generate ad hoc trade reports, including model updates, as requested. Prepare structured note summary reports for advisors and their clients. Comfort learning and adapting to new technologies, including AI‑assisted tools for rebalancing, reporting, and portfolio analysis. Provide ongoing support in building and maintaining client relationships. Your Expertise

Bachelor's degree and ideally, 1-2 years financial services operations experience Detail oriented with strong organization skills Analytical and logical Highly Proficient with Excel Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, client‑first environment where accuracy and timeliness are non‑negotiable. Familiarity with equity, fixed income, and mutual fund securities and markets Familiarity with programming languages a plus Experience with rebalancing platforms (e.g. Orion, iRebal, Tamarac, Black Diamond) a plus Familiarity with Schwab Advisor Center or similar custodian portals a plus.

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